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A person in an orange sleeveless top and dark rudraksha mala bends forward and presses their forehead against a grey stone ledge or plinth, one hand resting on the stone. Long dark wavy hair falls forward. A pinkish-red wall and a patterned orange cloth are visible in the background. The posture suggests reverent prostration at a temple or sacred stone structure.

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A person in an orange saffron garment with a long rudraksha mala draped over the shoulder bows low, forehead pressed to a grey stone step, one hand extended flat on the stone. The person has long dark hair swept back and a white mark on the forehead. The stone step has carved relief detailing along its edge, and a red wall is visible behind. This appears to be a pada puja, a devotional gesture of touching the feet or step of a sacred place. Swamiji (probable): the saffron clothing, long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala match the appearance cues, and the page names him at this event, but the face is not clearly visible.2010-09-14A photograph of a person with long, dark, wavy hair bowing low with their head pressed against a stone ledge of a pale grey stone structure. The person wears an orange sleeveless top and an orange wrap draped over the shoulder, and a dark brown rudraksha mala hangs from the neck. Their right hand rests on the stone edge. Behind them is a red-orange wall. The gesture appears to be a reverent prostration or bow at a temple-like stone surface.2010-09-02A person with long, dark, curly hair in an orange sleeveless top and a sheer orange wrap bends forward to press their forehead against a pale stone ledge carved with a moulded edge. A rudraksha mala of dark brown beads hangs from the wrist and neck, and the right hand rests flat on the stone. The stone steps and a reddish-brown wall sit behind. The person's identity is not stated from appearance.2010-09-03September 03 20102010-09-03A photograph of a person in an orange saffron robe bowing forward with forehead resting on a grey granite step or plinth carved with floral relief. The person has long dark hair swept back, wears a dark rudraksha mala draped over the shoulder, and has a white mark on the forehead. One hand is pressed flat against the stone edge. Behind is a red and white striped wall. This is a padapuja-style gesture of reverence at a stone platform.2010-09-14September 01 20102010-09-01A photograph of a devotee bowing low with their forehead pressed against a pale grey stone step or platform, one hand resting flat on the stone. The person has dark curly hair and wears a sleeveless orange saffron top and a long rudraksha mala of dark brown beads that hangs down the arm. Carved stone relief is visible at the left edge, and a blurred orange cloth sits in the foreground. The gesture suggests prostration or touching a sacred threshold during a temple visit.2010-07-01A photograph of a person in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap bending forward with long, dark, wavy hair falling over their face. They touch a carved grey stone ledge with one hand and rest their head against the stone, while a dark rudraksha mala with large beads hangs from their neck. A red wall and a stone pillar with carved detail appear behind them. The person's face is hidden by the hair and bowed posture.2010-09-02A person in an orange saffron robe bends forward with head lowered and forehead pressed to the edge of a carved grey stone step or plinth, one hand resting on the stone. Long dark hair falls forward and a row of black rudraksha beads hangs from the neck. A white tilak mark is visible on the forehead. The carved stone edge has a decorative moulding, and a red wall sits in the background.2010-09-04A photograph of a man with long, swept-back dark hair bowing forward with his forehead pressed to a carved grey stone step or ledge. He wears a sleeveless saffron-orange garment and a long rudraksha mala with large brown beads hanging down his chest and wrist. A white vertical mark is visible on his forehead. His right hand rests on the stone edge. Behind him are red and white striped walls. The gesture resembles a devotional prostration at a temple threshold.2010-10-06A photograph of a person in an orange sleeveless garment bending forward with the head resting on a carved grey stone ledge, one hand pressed against the stone. Long dark hair is tied back and a rudraksha mala with large dark beads hangs from the neck. Behind the ledge sit brass vessels, a brass lamp and a folded green and red cloth on a raised stone platform.2010-07-10A photograph of a man in an orange saffron robe bending forward to touch his forehead to a pale grey stone step or ledge with a carved moulded edge. He wears a long dark rudraksha mala hanging from his neck, and his long dark wavy hair falls around his head. His right hand rests flat on the stone, with white vibhuti or ash marks on his forehead. The setting appears to be a stone temple or ashram threshold.2010-09-07